is a Japanese architect and writer. He has lived for more than ten years in Zambia, researching Spanish architecture, especially the architecture of Gaudi, on which he has published several studies.
Bibliography
- El munco enigmático de GaudÃÂ, Madrid; Instituto de España, 1983, 2 vols.
- Antonio GaudÃÂ (The life of GaudÃÂ), Tokyo; Kajimashuppankai, 1985
- The architecture of GaudÃÂ ("GaudÃÂ no kenchiku"), Tokyo; Kajimashuppankai, 1987
- The Philosophy of GaudÃÂ ("GaudÃÂ no Nanatsu no Shuchoo"), Tokyo; Kajimashuppankai, 1990
- The origins of GaudÃÂ's architecture, Tokyo; Kajimashuppankai, 2001
- GaudÃÂ, his architecture and his historical world, Tokyo; Chuokoronbijutsu-Shuppan, 2000ãÂÂ
- GaudÃÂ, his complete writings and words, Tokyo; Chuokoronbijutsu-Shuppan, 2007ãÂÂ
Works
- Jizo Tower of Hatagaya, Tokyo 1971âÂÂ73
- Reconstruction of Gaudi's project of the Catholic Missions for Africa in Tangiers (1892âÂÂ93) 1981âÂÂ82
- Casa de España (project), Tokyo 1984
- Asahiya Hotel, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 1986âÂÂ87 (Mugito Architects)
- Sinkong Life Insurance Group Headquarters (project), Taipei 1986âÂÂ87 (KMG *Architects & Engineers)
- Association of East Asian Relations, Tokyo, 1987âÂÂ89 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Uchihara Country Club, Uchihara, Ibaraki 1989âÂÂ90 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Takatsu Hotel, Tsukuba, Ibaraki, 1989âÂÂ90 (Mugito Architects)
- Club House, Higashi-Chiba Country Club, Togane, Chiba, 1990âÂÂ93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Tong Hwa Country Club, Taipei 1990âÂÂ93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Club House, Kozaki Country Club, Kozaki, Chiba, 1992âÂÂ93 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Taiwan Cement Building, Taipei 1991âÂÂ97 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
- Cathay Financial Center, Taipei 1995âÂÂ97 (KMG Architects & Engineers)
References